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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.75, 663.24 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.75, 663.24 and 236.42 is: 354.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.75 : 663.24 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.75/663.24 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.75x = 663.24 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.75x = 156,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,803.20/441.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.96

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